NC’s ban on gay marriage poses threat to unmarried couples

“It’s the South. What do you expect?” is what 20-year-old Dustin Seamster from Roxboro had to say in regards to the outlawing of same-sex marriage. Tues. North Carolina passed an amendment defining marriage as solely for a man and a women in a 61%-39% margin.

But we really should expect more from the South. How is it possible bills like this pass in an nation where we pride ourselves on our equality? Calling yourself “pro-marriage” is still being discriminatory of to gay people. You’re still denying the them the same rights other couples have.

The passing of the amendment doesn’t just pose threats to same-sex couples and their benefits, but it will also affect unmarried couples who live together. Disputes such as child custody and domestic violence prosecution can be brought new consequences.

Think about what you are doing North Carolina. The passing of this bill is going to set a dangerous precedent for other Southern states, and the ramifications will be negative for a lot of people.